Welcome to the Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society (KGMS)
The 2025 KGMS Rock & Gem Show is May 2-4, 2025, more info on the Show page
KGMS General Meetings
Open to the public.
Location:
Portage Senior Center (the new one)
203 East Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49002
When:
First Tuesday of every month. No general meetings in Jan., July or Aug.
6:30 pm is Social Hour, meeting starts at 7 pm.
Kid's Club starts at 6:30 pm. Our next Kids Club Meeting is on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 starting at 6:30 pm.
KGMS Board Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month by Zoom, members should check for monthly email zoom meeting link
Welcome to KGMS!
The Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society (KGMS) is a friendly group of people that share an enthusiasm for geology. The purpose of the club is to further interest in gems, minerals, geology, paleontology, and the lapidary arts. Each KGMS member has their own unique interest but love sharing what they know with others. What ever your geological fascination you will find good company in the Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society. Become a KGMS member!
Check out the link below for our appearance on Fox 17! We look forward to the Rock and Gem Show this weekend, see you there!
Kalamazoo Rock, Gem, Fossil, and Mineral show returns May 2-4
Tid-Bits
Note - Go to the Kids Club page to learn about about becoming a Junior Rockhound. Our next meeting for the Kids Club is on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, starting at 6:30 pm.
KGMS in the News! We have donated three Dinosaurs to WMU read the Kazoo Kids article.
Save these dates!
2025 KGMS Annual Rock and Mineral Show is May 2 - 4
Kalamazoo Rock & Gem Show Committee - Want to help make the 2025 show a success? Join the KGMS Show Committee. Contact the show chair for more information on how you can help.
Interested in volunteering during the show? Go to the KGMS Volunteer link under the 2025 Rock & Gem Show Tab and complete an application!
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KGMS Jr Rockhound program is up and running!- Open to age 5-14, earn badges in Rock & Minerals, Earth Resources, Collecting Fossils, Stone Age Tools, Earth & Space, Grow Crystals and More!
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